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Author Archives: Don Pucik
I really do believe these things…
I really do believe… that God spoke creation into existence, that there was a first couple who sinned for the first time (Adam & Eve), that all human beings share a common ancestor and an inherited predisposition to sin, that … Continue reading
On Hope
For the heavy-hearted, fearful, and grieving ones: we are living in a world where every story seems to come to end. Every happiness is limited. Every life runs out. Every relationship ends in separation. But for those of us that … Continue reading
On Hunting and Hermeneutics
Yesterday, while paying for gas I saw a donation bin on the counter for a Christian ministry to outdoorsmen. Printed on the side was a Bible verse: “He was a mighty hunter before the Lord” (Genesis 10:9). Of course, this … Continue reading
Going Out of the Box
Thinking about our mission as His people… the buildings we build and the in-house programs we run can inadvertently lead us to an all-out effort (on our best days) to get people to come join us in our “box.” When … Continue reading
On Using Social Media (Part 2): 6 Essential Facebook Social Skills that Promote Relationships
Social media is evolving, but it’s not disappearing. I heard a comedian announce a future merger between YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook to create a new social media: YouTwitFace. Mmm… I hope not! The changes are profound. Whether I like it … Continue reading
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On Using Social Media (Part 1): 7 Ways to Damage Relationships through Facebook
My original title for this blog was: using facebook to do relationships, tell your story, promote your passion–and to do it without being obnoxious and without falling into narcissism… or getting fired… or something like that. :-) But I decided … Continue reading
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Bible Reading Strategies for the New Year
In the summer of 1980 I worked as a night watchman for an airline. As a new Christian and college student, I spent long hours reading God’s Word for the first time. Tears and laughter filled my nights as the … Continue reading
Day 25: Counting Down to the Christmas Revolution
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of … Continue reading
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Day 24: Counting Down to the Christmas Revolution
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and … Continue reading
Day 23: Counting Down to the Christmas Revolution
When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with … Continue reading